Remarkable Tamil Christian Writer Saranalayam Mr. A. Vethamony.

Introduction : Mr. A. Vethamony is really one of the great unsung Writers of Kanyakumari district Even though he was born at Kottaikarungulam, near Vallioor; he has been living  in Kanyakumari district for the last fifty years and has become a permanent Resident of Bothapandy Village in Kanyakuamri District. Definitely he is one of the great Christian Writers of Kanyakuamrai and Tamil Nadu. He has written 9 excellent and thought provoking books in Tamil on Christian  themes and Biblical teachings .He is a  good Teacher, Speaker, Preacher, Church Organist, Christian Theologian, Dramatist, Actor, Drama Director,etc,. . He is generally known to the public as  Saranalayam Vethamony. Definitely he is one of the unnoticed milestones of Kanyakumari district.

Mr.A. Vethamony's birth and Parents: Mr. A. Vethamony was born on 10th June, 1935 at a tiny, beautiful idyllic hamlet by name Kottaikarungulam, near Vallioor, in Tirunelveli district to Mr. V. Arumainayagam and Mrs Sornam Arumainayagam .

His Siblings:  Mr. V. Arumainayagam and his beloved wife Mrs Sornam Arumainayagam were blessed with two sons and two lovely daughters, namely:[1]Mr. A. Vethamony, [2] Mrs.A. Grace, [3]Mr,.A. Varadhas[died at an early age], [4] Mrs.A. Santham Appadurai..

Mr. A. Vethamony married Miss.I. Esther : There is a very beautiful and historical village called Thirupuzhiyangudi near Sri Vaikundam in Tinnevelli district and in that village  there lived a God fearing man called Mr Israel and he was blessed with many smart children including the elegant Esther. Mr  A. Vethmony married Miss Esther, a beautiful  daughter of Mr Israel of  Thirupuzhiyangudi [ Many families had moved from Thiru Puzhiyangudi to Samathanapuram in Palayamkottai ,in search of better opportunities] 

Mr. Vethamony's Children :Mr A. Vethamony and his lovely wife Mrs. Esther Vethamony begot the following children namely ;[1] Mr.V. Valla Bai Patel, B.Com, and he married  Miss .Jeyakodi ' and this lovely couple is blessed with 2 sons and 1 daughter.;[2]Mr.V. Theoder Jackkiah , B.P.T, and he married Miss Pratheeba ;[3]Ms.V. Yesunayagi and she married Mr Chandra Sekar[Teacher ] and this couple is blessed with 2 beautiful daughters namely :[a] Sujitha Mary and  Sujatha  is doing her BE second year at Ponjesly Engineering College, [b] Miss. Vinisha and she is doing her Plus two ,[4] Mr. V.Selavaraja Sekar, B. Com, and he married Miss Sujatha [Staff Nurse] and this lovely couple is blessed with 2 lovely children and [5] Mr.V. Oliver Israel, B. Sc[computer] and he married Ms Johnsy  and this couple is blessed with a child by name: Angelena Jeba.;{6] Ms.V. Pauline Sworna Anitha [Staff Nurse] and she married Mr. Martin Samraj [X Ray Technician] and this lovely couple is blessed with two smart children and {7] Ms V, Elizabeth Betruth unmarried and as she is physically challenged she  lives with her parents at Bothapandy. 

Mrs Esther Vethamony's siblings : Mr Israel of Thirupuzhiyangudi married Miss. Mariammal of Nathanpuram and this lovely couple are blessed with the following children namely :[1] Mr I. Jessiah, [2] Mr I. Selvaraj, [3] Mrs.I. Betruth, B.Com,and she married Mr.Palani and Mr Palani retired as Manager, Indian Bank and this couple is blessed with three  lovely children namely :[a]Mrs . Uma, M. Com, and Uma married Dr Suhumar , MBBS ,[b] Mr. Arun Kumar, B.E, and he married Ms. Charanya, BE; and Mr Arun is working as Manager, Indian Bank, Parasala, [c]Ms. Valarmathy, BE,  and she married Mr Chinnadurai, BE, and Mr Chinnaduari is doinag business at Srivaigundam .[4]. Mrs Esther Vethamony [Wife of Mr. A. Vethamony].

Mr A. Vethamony's teaching career : After having passed his SSLC examination  and Teacher Training Certificate Course ,Mr A Vethamony started his professional career as a primary School Teacher in MELIM / IELC Schools in Nagercoil Synod. He efficiently and with dedication  worked in many Lutheran Primary Schools in Nagercoil Synod. . Particularly he worked as a teacher at the  Lutheran Primary School at Andithoppu, Boothapandy, for nearly 20 years. and finally he worked as a teacher at the Lutheran Primary School at Shenbagaraman Puthoor,and retired as Headmaster of the same school in 1996.Many of his students are shinning in their  profession and life and his students remember Mr A.Vathamony with gratitude. Now he is residing with his family at his own house at "Saranalaya House" ,Hoogli Gardens, Bootahapandi..629 852, Kanyakumarai district.

Mr.A. Vethamoni's writing accomplishments: MrA. Vethamoni is a remarkable living Tamil Christian writer . He is a believing , practicing and propagating Christian.. He has dedicated his life, time and talents for the glory of Triune God. He is a great and shrewd thinker and  he has written 9 books on Biblical themes and Christian teachings and he has given his enlightened interpretation and explanations to Biblical verses and concepts in a wonderful way. He has written the following Books namely;

            [1]  MUTHTHUKKAL PATHTHU

            [2]  KANNEER KADITHAM

            [3]  KARTHARAIYA SAVIPPOM. [Nagercoil, 2003,   Pages 116 ]

            [4]  ERUVARIL ORUVAR   [Nagercoil, 2004, Pages  124 ].

            [5]  VETHANI NEENGI SUHAMAIRU.

            [6]  THIRUCHABAI VARALARU.

            [7]  NADUNGAL THEDUNGAL  [Nagercoil, 2010,  Pages 284 + ].

            [8]  LUCIFER_SATHANIN SOTHANIHAL.

            [9]. KATHTHUKKOL. [pages 203, , published October, 2014 ]

All his books were and are well received by Christian public, Scholars, Theologians. Preachers, and Readers.The interpretation given by Mr A, Vethamony  to each  Bible verse and concept really astonishes all the readers with great astonishment , surprise, wonder and exclamations.

Conclusion: Mr. A Vethamony's name is inseparably linked with the famous Tamil drama Saranalayam;  so he is generally called as Saranalayam Vethamony. In the drama Saranalayam Mr A. Vethamony acted the role of St. Paul in an enviable way and won the hearts of the audiences. Saranalayam deals with the historical and spiritual regeneration of Saul as Paul. The powerful dialogues expressed by A. Vethamony won the hearts of many. He is a great Writer, Bible Scholar, Evangelist, Teacher , Preacher, Creative Thinker etc,.His books have not yet got their due recognition and appreciation from the Tamil speaking Christians but very soon his books will get their due recognition of the people. His books will stand the test of time. He is a Writer, Actor and Musician[Organist] of great grade  . Definitely he is one of the unnoticed milestones of Kanyakumari district. 

By. P. BABU MANOHARAN,M.A, [ Rights reserved. This Article will be altered . corrected  or modified later if needed,]